Shay Mitchell + Charles Nelson

Per. 3 Civics

 

Lack of Volunteerism Address

Eleven Score and seventeen years ago, our forefathers experienced a severe lacking. This lacking was the lacking of volunteerism. People in this day and age will do near nothing without monetary compensation for their actions. The actions done out of the goodness of people’s hearts has shrunken to an all-time low. What are we to do in this downfall of volunteerism? Well, let me tell you now not to give up hope. The solution is simple my friends, we must encourage others to get out and volunteer. Yes, with the way people think, it may be hard at some times to convince others. This does not mean we should give up though. The give up attitude is what got us into this situation in the first place!

The volunteerism drop isn’t exactly a surprise at this point in time, but it isn’t the end of the world. It’s not difficult to convince others to volunteer, or maybe you could even do some volunteer work yourself. Turning around a problem like this isn’t that difficult, but it is a problem that needs to be addressed and focused on. People need help, and others need o help them once in a while.

Bellringer 11/6/2013

1.  http://money.cnn.com/2013/11/05/pf/kmart-black-friday-customer-outrage/

read the article and write a paragraph stating whether you agree or disagree with Kmart's decision.  Make sure you include specific examples to support your cause.

I disagree with the decision, but I understand where the issue stands. The company wanted to reach out to their customers and give them the "Seasonal In-Store Shopping," but it neglected to think of their employees for the most part. I understand that the hours are delayed and they will also include volunteers, but in the end they should just let them be with their family. In the end, does K-mart even get all that business? I mean seriously, does anyone get that excited over K-mart being open?

2. http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/2013/11/05/sochi-organizing-committee-president-welcomes-the-world/3448741/

Contrast this with US laws and how they handle gay rights.

Gay rights are becoming one of the most annoying issues in the nation. The laws on them differ in that they don't want the gay community supported in the games, whereas they are more supported in the U.S. We have the laws against gay marriage, but from what I can tell, Russia doesn't even want them to be seen in public in the Olympics.

Bellringer 11/4/13 

1. What effect will tough requirements such as this have on voters?

It will make voting more difficult, which in turn, will cause less people to actually apply to vote.

2. Can these requirements violate the rights of voters?

In most ways, no. That doesn't change the fact that most of the requirements are unnecessary and laborious.  

Trick-Or-Treat:  Labeling, Irony, Analogy
Message: The world today has changed for the worse than years before.

White House Halloween: Labeling, Analogy, Symbolism
Message: The people feel the white house "tricks" them instead of helping them.

Halloween: Symbolism, Analogy, Exaggeration, Labeling
Message: Ted Cruz as president freightens people.

I'm a Pirate: Exaggeration, Symbolism
Message: People are reacting negatively to the Tea Partiers.

Web Site: Symbolism, Analogy, Labeling, Irony
Message: The health care site is dark and untrustworthy.

1. Go to the following link: http://www.cagle.com/2013/10/tea-party-boulder-pushers/

Write five questions you have about the cartoon, and then categorize your questions into one of the following categories:

• Cartoon's Message- The boulder pushing scandel has caused a large stir with voters.
• Subject of the Cartoon- The Boulder Pushing Boy Scout Leaders
• Use of Images or Artistic Techniques- Boulder Pushers, Government Building, and the Elephant as the friend along with the Police with the word "voters" on his arm.

2. Review the following guide to analyzing political cartoons: http://w

ww.wikihow.com/Analyze-Political-Cartoons

Post a summary of the steps from this site to your blog.

1. Focus
2. Interaction
3. Audience
4. Context
5. Symbols
6. Details 

3. Go to the following link: http://www.loc.gov/teachers/classroommaterials/presentationsandactivities/activities/political-cartoon/model.html

Complete the Practice and Test Yourself. Provide an explanation on your blog post about each of the five techniques that political cartoonists use to make their point.

 

The analogy is another way of saying the meaning of the picture. Irony shows how there is an effect in the situation. Symbolism shows the important symbols. Exaggeration, shows exactly what the name implies, the exaggerated parts of the photo. Labeling is used to make the activity in the photo more clear.

Bellringer 10/29/13


1. Do you feel the "fat test" is legal?
I believe are soldiers should be in the best shape as possible, so yes it is legal.

2. Does your weight make you "fit"?
I believe so, yes.

3. How would you handle this issue if you were the government?
I wouldn't handle it at all. It's their choice to make modifications to their body, and we need fit, muscular soldiers.

Bellringer 10/28/13

1. Read the article and write your initial response.

I think the author has a valid point, but he's going to need some more hard details and followers to make any real difference to what he's saying.

2. Do you feel that the writer is correct in his opinion?

In a way, yes.

3. Why do you feel their is still an issue with the confederate flag still nearly 150 years later?

It is shown as a symbol of racism that still worries people today, but mostly it's just used to show good ol' country folks.